Strasbourg: Zeyssolff Wine Cellar Tour & Tasting with Kougelhopf

Inside a 1870 Alsatian Wine Cellar, Watching History Projected Onto Barrels

You taste organic Alsatian wines in a working cellar filled with 100-year-old oak barrels, then watch a unique 180-degree film projected directly onto the barrels using mapping technology: the only experience of its kind in France. The tour ends with kougelhopf and wine, and the whole thing takes you through the family's actual winemaking history, not a generic script. Children and strollers are welcome, and it's designed so anyone can follow along.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Maison Zeyssolff and tasting

• Discover Maison Zeyssolff estate
• Enjoy commented tasting of organic wines
• Watch winemaking explanatory video
• Explore historic cellar with oak barrels
• See exceptional 1897 Universal Exhibition barrel
• Experience immersive 180° film on barrels
• Taste wines with kougelhopf brioche

The experience

The cellar at Maison Zeyssolff in Gertwiller sits quiet and cool, lined with oak barrels that have been holding wine since before the 20th century even started. You walk in, and the first thing you notice is the sheer size of them. Each one holds 10,000 liters, and there are about twenty standing in the dim light. One barrel in particular stops you: it was made in 1897 for the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1900, and it's still being used today to age wine. That's the kind of detail that makes you realize you're not in some polished tasting room, but in an actual working cellar where the family has been doing this for generations.

The tour starts with a tasting of their organic wines. You get to try a few cuvées while someone explains what you're drinking and why it tastes the way it does. Then comes the part that makes this Strasbourg wine cellar different from others: the immersive film. Projections map directly onto the barrels themselves, wrapping 180 degrees around you, and the film isn't a generic story about winemaking. It's about this specific family, their philosophy, the work that goes into the vineyard. It's the kind of thing you'd expect to find in a museum in Paris, not in a cellar in Alsace, but here it is, and it changes how you see the barrels standing around you.

By the end, you're sitting with a glass of wine and a slice of kougelhopf (that sweet Alsatian brioche that tastes like it came straight from someone's kitchen), and the whole thing feels less like a tour and more like you've been invited into how things actually work here. The place won the Alsace Tourism Trophy in 2021 and the Atout France Wine Tourism Trophy in 2022, which means it's not just good. It's recognized as one of the best wine experiences in the region. Kids come too, and it works for them because there's something to see and taste, not just listen to.

One thing to check before you book: the tour runs in both French and English slots, and you need to make sure you've picked the right language when you reserve. It's the kind of small detail that matters when you're standing in a cellar trying to understand a 125-year-old barrel.

What’s included

Your visit includes a tasting of organic wines from Maison Zeyssolff, a guided tour through the historic cellar with its centenary oak barrels and the exceptional 1897 barrel, the immersive 180-degree film projection mapped onto the barrels, and a slice of kougelhopf paired with a final glass of wine.

Options for this experience

2 options

Tour in English10:30, 12:15, 14:30 and 16:30

Tour en FrançaisGuide in French · 10:00, 11:45, 14:00 and 16:00

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 16:30Last departure this season: 3 Jan 2027

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (under 18): free

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Vins Zeyssolff - Au Péché Vigneron

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to taste real Alsatian wine in an actual working cellar rather than a visitor center, and you're curious about how a family winery has operated for over 170 years: the immersive film and the historic barrels are what make this tour different from standard wine tastings in the region.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

In English, at 10:30, 12:15, 14:30 and 16:30. In French, at 10:00, 11:45, 14:00 and 16:00.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 18): free.

What's included in the Zeyssolff cellar tour?

Wine tasting of organic cuvées, guided tour of the historic cellar with 100-year-old barrels, the immersive 180° film projection, and a slice of kougelhopf with a final glass of wine.

What makes the Zeyssolff barrel special?

It was made in 1897 specifically for the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1900, and it's still used today for aging wine: a rare piece of winemaking history still in active use.

Is the cellar accessible by public transport?

Yes, public transportation options are available nearby. The cellar is located in Gertwiller, on the Alsace Wine Route.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are welcome on the tour.

What awards has Maison Zeyssolff won?

The cellar won the Alsace Tourism Trophy in 2021 and the Atout France National Wine Tourism Trophy in 2022.